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The following “Scene” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Scene” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

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At Holland Ridge Farm in NJ, a couple stands amid the vibrant tulip fields as sunlight rays pierce through storm clouds. The dramatic lighting from the local sun adds a captivating and romantic atmosphere to the scene.
Couple Stands Among Vibrant Tulip Fields at Holland Ridge Farm, NJ, with Diagonal Sunrays Piercing Storm Clouds and Blue Sky
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At Collingwood, a couple sits on the water's edge during their engagement session, framed by a sunset over the shoreline. The serene setting enhances the romantic and timeless quality of this memorable scene.
Couple in Collingwood Sits by Water's Edge | Engagement Session at Sunset Enhances Romantic, Timeless Quality of Scene
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In Collingwood, a couple walks down the street at night, under the warm glow of lights on buildings. The warm lit clock tower face high above adds a historical charm to the romantic scene.
Couple Walks in Collingwood at Night, Under Building Lights | Warm-Lit Clock Tower Adds Historical Charm to Romantic Scene
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In Collingwood, a couple pauses on the street by a reflective glass window to share a kiss. Captured in black and white, the image artistically showcases their reflection, adding depth to the romantic scene.
Couple Pauses in Collingwood for Street Kiss by Reflective Window | Black-and-White Image Showcases Reflection, Adding Depth to Romantic Scene
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In Dublin City Centre, a couple shares a kiss beneath a tall building in a black-and-white photo. Above them, a mural depicts a man praying, adding depth and intrigue to the scene.
Couple Kisses in Dublin City Centre | Black-and-White Photo with Tall Building and Praying Man Mural Adding Depth and Intrigue
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In a park in Canmore, the bride and groom stand in a warm embrace, while the reflection of the Rocky Mountains below them at the bottom of the frame adds a stunning element to the scene.
Bride and Groom Embrace in Park as Rocky Mountains Reflect Below for Stunning Canmore Portrait
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In Lerici, known as the pearl of the Gulf, an engaged couple shares a joyful session as he playfully lifts his bride-to-be on an overlook above the water. The sun sets behind them, casting a warm glow over their love-filled scene.
Engaged Couple in Lerici, the Pearl of the Gulf, in Playful Lift | Sunset Casts Warm Glow Over Love-Filled Overlook Above Water
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In Australia, an engaged couple sits on the steps of ancient ruins perched on the cliffs. Together, they watch the expansive blue sea below, with the powerful waves crashing against the rocks, creating a breathtaking and romantic scene.
Engaged Couple Sits on Ancient Ruins' Steps in Australia, Overlooking Blue Sea and Crashing Waves
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In Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, an engaged couple stands on lush green grass. The backdrop of a charming house and winding road enhances the joyful scene.
Engaged Couple Celebrates Amidst Scenic Rio Grande do Sul Landscape
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In Acadia National Park, Maine, a bride and groom share a kiss in front of a stunning reflection on the water, capturing a scene of romance and natural beauty within the serene park landscape.
Bride and Groom Share Kiss Before Stunning Water Reflection in Romantic Acadia National Park Scene, Maine
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At a private chateau in Auch, France, the bride and groom share a kiss behind a car window. The raindrops on the glass are in sharp focus, while the couple appears softly blurred in the background, creating a romantic and intimate scene.
Rain-Soaked Romance: Bride and Groom Share Intimate Kiss Behind Car Window at Auch Château Wedding
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A silhouetted couple shares a kiss inside a building in Baltimore, Maryland, enhanced by dramatic lighting and rich colors that create an atmospheric scene.
Dramatic Silhouettes: Couple Shares Enchanting Kiss Amidst Rich Colors and Lighting in Baltimore Setting
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In Rubicon, Wisconsin, the old farmhouse with its white brick architecture beautifully frames the bride as she gets her makeup done, in a charming and timeless scene.
Rubicon Farmhouse Wedding: Bride Prepares in Timeless Scene
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At a reception venue in Burgundy, France, two boys engage in a chat in the foreground, while a festive party unfolds in the background. The scene juxtaposes their quiet conversation with the lively celebration.
At a reception venue in Burgundy, France, two boys engage in a chat in the foreground, while a festive party unfolds in the background. The scene juxtaposes their quiet conversation with the lively celebration.
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In Upper Austria, a humorous scene unfolds as the bride sneaks a quick bite to eat. This candid moment adds a touch of levity to the day's formalities.
Bride Sneaks Quick Bite in Upper Austria, Adding Humor to Wedding Day Formalities in Candid Scene
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In Upper Austria, at the family home, parents assist the bride by helping her put on earrings as she nurses her baby. This intimate scene blends family support and maternal love amidst the wedding preparations.
Bride Nurses Baby as Parents Help with Earrings, Blending Love and Support in Upper Austria Wedding Scene
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At Villa Giulia in Vitorchiano, the bride tenderly kisses her daughter on the cheek as guests surround them, capturing the heartfelt moment with their smartphones. This touching scene highlights the love and attention.
Bride's Tender Kiss on Daughter's Cheek Captured by Guests at Villa Giulia, Highlighting Love and Attention
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At Rittergut Stoermede in Geseke, Germany, the father of the bride is moved to tears as he sees her for the first time on the wedding day.
Father of Bride Tears Up Seeing Daughter on Wedding Day in Germany
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At Raffles in Udaipur, India, the couple's celebratory toast amid a dazzling display of fireworks created a spectacular scene. This grand finale of 2024 marked an unforgettable transition into the new year, filled with joy and festivity.
Couple Celebrates with Toast and Fireworks at Raffles Udaipur, Welcoming 2024 in Spectacular Style
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In Signes (Var), the bride smiles joyfully as she throws her bouquet, while the girls eagerly reach out, hoping to catch it in a fun and lively scene.
Joyful Bride Tosses Bouquet in Signes, France, to Eager Friends
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At a reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio, below which lies a large aquarium, the couple shares a face-to-face embrace, warmly rim-lit from behind. A shark swims by, providing a unique and captivating backdrop to this intimate scene.
Couple's Rim-Lit Embrace Enhanced by Swimming Shark Below Aquarium at Cleveland Reception Venue
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At the Versailles Yvelines reception venue, the bride and groom enjoy a unique moment during the cocktail hour. The bride sips her drink through a straw, while the groom sits, holding a harp, creating a charming scene.
At the Versailles Yvelines reception venue, the bride sips her drink through a straw while the groom sits
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At Château de Jaulny, France, an artistic scene captures the reflection of the bride's dress in an old painting, blending the elegance of her gown with the historical ambiance of the chateau.
Bride's Dress Reflected in Painting Blends Modern and Classic at Château de Jaulny Wedding
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At Minterne House, a woman stands in the foreground making a hand gesture, while the large wall paintings behind her display a similar loop of hands, creating an intriguing visual connection between the present and the art.
Hand in Hand: Minterne House Wedding Creates Artful Echo
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A wedding photo from Château de Manou captures an evening dance scene. Red and blue flashes outline the silhouettes of dancing guests, adding a vibrant and energetic atmosphere to the celebration.
Dynamic Silhouettes Emerge in Red and Blue Flashes at Château de Manou Wedding
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In Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, the bride and groom make their way to the cocktail reception with a cinematic flair. Surrounded by vibrant flowers and sporting stylish sunglasses, their appearance exudes a movie-like charm, creating an unforgettable scene.
Bride and Groom Stroll Amidst Vibrant Flowers in Sunglasses, Ille-et-Vilaine Reception
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Outdoors at the reception venue in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, it's time to celebrate as the bride and groom pour champagne from bottles onto the top tier of a tower of glasses, creating a beautiful and festive scene.
Bride, Groom Champagne Tower Celebration at Brittany Reception
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At The Gathering Barn in Wiltshire, the couple shares a kiss in front of industrial doors painted in deep aqua green / blue. The minimalist framing places them small at the bottom, emphasizing the striking color and texture of the backdrop.
Couple's Kiss Framed Against Deep Aqua Industrial Doors Highlights Color and Texture at Wiltshire's Gathering Barn
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At Gate Street in Guildford, Surrey, vibrant colored smoke envelops the joyful newlyweds, both dressed in soft white attire, enhancing the festive atmosphere of their celebration.
Colored Smoke Envelops Joyful Newlyweds in Soft Whites at Gate Street, Guildford Wedding Celebration
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In Dublin, Ireland, during a candid moment at home as the bride prepares for her wedding, the blue and pink colors beautifully complement each other, creating a visually pleasing and harmonious scene.
Dublin Bride's Home Prep: Blue, Pink Hues Highlight Candid Moment
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